Basement Waterproofing.
Foundation Repair.
Built To Last.

We serve Central New York, the Finger Lakes, and the Rochester area: Cayuga, Chemung, Cortland, Monroe, Onondaga, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Tompkins, Wayne, and Yates counties. See every town on our service areas page. Our office is based at 2126 US-20, Seneca Falls, NY.

Water stains on walls or floors, musty odors, visible foundation cracks, and efflorescence are the most common indicators. Any of these signs warrant an on-site assessment.

Foundation cracks result from soil movement, tree root growth, insufficient drainage, improper construction, and water intrusion. Vertical cracks are typically settlement-related; horizontal cracks usually indicate greater hydrostatic pressure and warrant prompt evaluation.

Bowing walls are driven by hydrostatic pressure, soil expansion, and poor drainage. When soil around the foundation saturates, it exerts lateral pressure the wall was not built to resist.

Untreated bowing walls can progress to structural failure and water infiltration. Carbon fiber reinforcement, wall anchors, and excavation-based repair are specified based on severity.

Yes. A properly encapsulated and waterproofed crawl space is a usable, dry storage area, not just a moisture-control measure.

We recommend an annual inspection to catch moisture intrusion, pest activity, or structural issues before they compound.

A vapor barrier is a heavy-duty material installed across the floor and walls of a crawl space to seal out ground moisture and humidity at the source.

A sump pump sits in a basin at the lowest point of a basement or crawl space and collects and expels water before it can flood the space, working in tandem with the site's waterproofing and drainage systems.

A properly installed and maintained sump pump typically runs for 7 to 10 years or longer, depending on unit quality and maintenance frequency.

Yes. A battery backup keeps the primary pump running during a power outage, when flood risk from storms is often highest.

An interior drainage system channels water that seeps through foundation walls to a sump pump for discharge, working alongside waterproofing to keep the structure dry.

Yes. EcoSpect backs drainage system installs with a written warranty; pumps and mechanical components are covered for the duration of the manufacturer's warranty period.

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that enters buildings through foundation cracks, gaps, and slab penetrations. The EPA identifies it as the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States.

The EPA recommends testing every 2 to 5 years, and more frequently after any renovation involving the foundation. We don’t test on site, but we can mail you a test kit to run yourself. If your result is high, we install the mitigation system.

Yes. We partner with Wisetack, Hearth, and Upgrade to offer flexible payment plans, including 0% APR options for qualified projects.

No. We quote based on an on-site assessment and stand behind that number; unexpected cost increases are not part of how we scope a project.

No. Work proceeds on schedule without homeowner supervision required, though our crew is available to answer questions throughout.

Every residential installation comes with a written warranty, and every project is backed by a direct point of contact from estimate through final walkthrough.

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. We're closed weekends. Call (855) DRY-BSMT to reach our team.